Day 248

Ezekiel 44-46.  “Dirty Faces”

         Ezekiel’s vision reminds him of who is to be allowed in the Temple and how they must treat the privilege.  Ezekiel was being reminded of the seriousness of entering into God’s Temple.  He was made aware of the rules of admission, conduct and dress.
         I appreciate reading Ezekiel’s response to seeing God’s glory fill the Temple.  It says he fell to the ground with his face in the dirt (44:4).  Ezekiel knew the magnitude of what he witnessed, even in a vision.  He also knew the significance of God laying down the rules.  God did not want His people to forget who was allowed in His Temple and how they were to handle entering into His presence.  Those who were allowed into God’s presence were only those who had been circumcised in heart and flesh, in other words, only those who had entirely committed their life to Him (44:9).  The Apostle Paul tells us that as believers our bodies are the Temple of God where His Spirit lives (1 Cor. 3 & 6).  Have you come to take that for granted or does the thought of that make you fall to the ground with your face in the dirt?

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?